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Event:
MMA Hype -51-
Date: Apr 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Sabe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#It looks like Kimo Sabe has been cut.
Duran misses with a hook
and Sabe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duran misses with a hook
letting Sabe counter with a right hand.
Duran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Sabe moves into the clinch successfully.
Sabe working aggressively here.
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Duran controls the action.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Sabe misses with an elbow strike.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duran.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabe.
Sabe tries a body shot but Duran blocks it.
Sabe gets through Duran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Duran controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sabe tries a body shot but Duran blocks it.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sabe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sabe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
A short left from Duran.
Sabe working aggressively here.
Duran throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabe.
Duran blocking some punches.
Sabe lands with a right to the head.
Duran lands a body punch.
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duran is stalling here.
Duran pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Duran fails to land.
Sabe prevents a body shot from Duran.
Sabe lands a right hand.
Duran trying to control the position but instead, Sabe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duran into the cage.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Duran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe tries a body shot but Duran blocks it.
Duran lands a right hand.
Sabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe tries a body shot but Duran blocks it.
Duran blocks the elbow strike.
Duran is leaning against Sabe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Duran as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sabe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duran blocks it with crossed arms.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
Duran lands with a light punch inside.
Sabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Duran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duran sets himself, and Sabe steps forward looking for the clinch! Duran avoids it this time.
Sabe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sabe throws an off balance right hand
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Kimo Sabe's cut even more.
Duran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A punch combination from Duran misses. #T3#
Sabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabe manages to avoid it.
Duran swings widly with a right hand
and Sabe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duran clobbers Sabe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sabe tries to clinch there but Duran circles away.
Duran misses with a wild body shot.
Sabe avoids the body shot from Duran.
Duran throws a shot from downtown. Sabe moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabe misses the target.
Duran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Duran looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabe is just out of range.
Sabe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Sabe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Duran lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabe backwards. #CUT#The cut above Kimo Sabe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sabe working aggressively here.
Duran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Duran controls his hands.
Sabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Sabe.
Duran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duran prevents a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Duran controls the action.
Duran scores with a shot to the side of Sabe's head.
Sabe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabe lands a shot to the body.
Duran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Duran controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duran.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Duran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimo Sabe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sabe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sabe throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Duran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sabe! Duran lets Sabe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Sabe is rocked!
Sabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duran.
Sabe is still on wobbly legs! Can Duran finish him?
Sabe tries to clinch but Duran is having none of it.
Rowan Duran is winning the standup battle so far.
Duran scores with a hook to the body. Sabe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duran misses with a hook. Sabe ducked under it nicely.
Sabe seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Sabe.
Sabe tries to counter with a clinch but Duran shakes him off and moves away.
Duran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duran misses with a body shot.
Duran throws an overhand right that drops Sabe like a sack of potatoes! Duran dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rowan Duran! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -40-
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Naught connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Kimo Sabe has been cut.
Sabe lands with a shot to the body.
Tee Naught seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naught throws a head kick but Sabe moves out of range.
Sabe tries to clinch but Naught moves out of range.
Sabe lands a right hook to the body.
Naught misses with a low kick.
Naught misses with a body kick.
Naught throws a leg kick but Sabe moved away.
Naught takes a jab right on the kisser.
Naught will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Naught.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabe misses the target.
Sabe sets himself, and Naught steps forward looking for the clinch! Sabe avoids it this time.
Naught tries to clinch but Sabe moves out of range.
Sabe avoids the head kick by Naught.
Sabe blocks a head kick by Naught.
Naught throws the kick towards the body but Sabe avoids it.
Naught throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naught pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naught tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Naught.
Naught steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabe.
Naught lands with a kick to the temple. Sabe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Sabe moves into the clinch successfully.
Sabe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sabe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabe throws a punch but it's blocked by Naught.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sabe.
Naught leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sabe letting Naught take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Sabe.
#T2##BC2#
Naught breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabe misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Sabe tries to keep at a distance but Naught has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabe.
Naught has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sabe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Naught can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naught.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Naught controls his hands.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with some punches.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sabe.
Naught effectively controlling the action here.
Naught blocking some punches.
#T3#
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naught blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Naught uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naught blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabe scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Sabe.
A right handed body shot lands from Sabe.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sabe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sabe is looking to control Naught's arms but Naught gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sabe has his back to the cage.
Naught blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land. #T4#
Sabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naught blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Naught tries to circle away but Sabe has him pinned against the cage.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabe working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Sabe as the two fighters clinch.
Sabe tries to work over Naught's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Sabe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimo Sabe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimo Sabe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Naught throws a head kick that misses.
Naught tries to clinch there but Sabe circles away.
Sabe throws a hook but Naught avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sabe, as that shot connected.
Naught lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Naught throws a head kick that Sabe semi-blocks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Naught wants to counter the offense by Sabe and move into the clinch position.
Naught tries to land a leg kick but Sabe saw it coming and moves away.
Naught scores with a head kick.
Naught tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sabe is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Naught tries to keep at a distance but Sabe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Naught is stalling here.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naught's elbow.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naught's elbow.
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Naught controls the action.
Kimo Sabe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Naught blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
Naught content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
Sabe throws a punch but it's blocked by Naught.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabe.
Sabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naught blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Naught controls the action.
#T2#
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Naught blocking some punches.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Naught.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with some punches.
Naught is stalling here.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Naught uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naught manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Naught misses with an elbow strike.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Naught blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe lands a left hand.
Naught blocking some punches.
Sabe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naught blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe working aggressively here.
Naught has Sabe pressed against the cage.
Naught is stalling here.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Naught controls his hands.
#T4#
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe working aggressively here.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Naught controls his hands.
Naught blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Naught blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
Sabe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Naught.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naught blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimo Sabe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimo Sabe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick by Naught misses #CL#
and Sabe counters by clinching up.
Tee Naught has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Naught breaks from the clinch.
Naught throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naught with the inside leg kick.
Naught throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Naught misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naught throws a body kick that misses.
Sabe is looking to counter the offense by Naught and move into the clinch.
Sabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naught takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Naught misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sabe is looking to counter the offense by Naught and move into the clinch.
Naught throws a head kick that misses.
Sabe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sabe jabs Naught right on the nose. Naught blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Naught - that will leave a mark!
Naught lands a head kick!
Sabe loads up on a big right hand but Naught slips the punch.
Naught throws a sloppy head kick and Sabe moves out of range easily.
Sabe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sabe connects with a nice looking jab.
Tee Naught seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naught misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Sabe as he checks the leg kick.
Sabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Naught is just out of range.#CL#
Sabe instigates a clinch.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Naught.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
Sabe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naught can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land. #BC2#
Naught manages to break the clinch.
Naught's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sabe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Naught scrambles back to his feet.
Naught throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Naught throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Sabe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sabe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naught blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabe.
Sabe gets through Naught's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Naught.
Naught leaning against his opponent.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Naught.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe pushes off an throws an elbow but Naught leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kimo Sabe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
Sabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Sabe.
Sabe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Naught backwards.
Sabe lands with a right to the head.
Naught fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with some punches.
#T4#
Sabe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Naught blocking some punches.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naught's elbow.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Naught - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Naught is struggling to control the position.
Naught receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Naught blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimo Sabe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sabe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimo Sabe! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -29-
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Sabe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Sabe.
Sabe takes a swing at Farmer's ribcage but misses.
Sabe connects with the punch.#CL#
Farmer rushes Sabe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Farmer dodges an elbow strike from Sabe.
Sabe scores with a shoulder strike.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabe lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farmer.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Farmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farmer's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sabe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Farmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabe.
Sabe lands a left hand.
Sabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Farmer fails to land.
Farmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabe.
Sabe takes a shot to the head.
Farmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farmer can't find room to land a body shot as Sabe controls the action.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
Farmer blocking some punches.
Farmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Farmer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Farmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Farmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farmer prevents a body shot from Sabe. #T2#
Sabe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farmer tries to throw a body punch but Sabe avoids it by throwing Farmer back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farmer.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Farmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe stalling in the clinch.
Farmer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Sabe blocks an uppercut.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Farmer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farmer.
Sabe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farmer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabe.
Farmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sabe misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Farmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe throws a punch but it's blocked by Farmer.
Farmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farmer tries a body shot but Sabe blocks it.
Sabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Farmer avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Farmer trying to land knees to the body.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Farmer avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Farmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabe.
Farmer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Farmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farmer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farmer.
Sabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farmer has a couple of punches blocked by Sabe.
Sabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Farmer misses with a punch on the inside.
Farmer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Farmer lands an uppercut.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Farmer gets through Sabe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sabe looking to stall.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Farmer.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Farmer.
A short body shot lands from Sabe as the two fighters clinch.
Sabe throws a punch but it's blocked by Farmer.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farmer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer.
Farmer scores with a shot to the side of Sabe's head.
Sabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like Kimo Sabe has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer.
Farmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kolby Farmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimo Sabe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Farmer clinches up with Sabe and pushes him back against the cage.
Farmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farmer tries to work over Sabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farmer pushes Sabe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabe.
Farmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabe can do to turn this around?
Farmer tries to work over Sabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Farmer.
A shot in the inside from Farmer.
A short uppercut from Farmer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabe.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sabe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Kolby Farmer has been cut.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabe tries a body shot but Farmer blocks it.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Farmer avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Sabe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Farmer misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Sabe working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabe.
Sabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farmer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farmer is leaning against Sabe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sabe working aggressively here.
Farmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe blocking some punches.
Sabe misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Farmer.
Farmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farmer lands a shoulder strike.
Farmer has a couple of punches blocked by Sabe.
Farmer scores with a hook to the body.
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farmer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sabe.
Sabe is breathing heavily.
Sabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farmer misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A body shot lands from Farmer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabe.
A short right from Farmer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabe.
Farmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer.
Farmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farmer throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Farmer fails to land.
Farmer misses with some punches.
Farmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Farmer.
Sabe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farmer has a couple of punches blocked by Sabe.
Farmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farmer blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Farmer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Farmer.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Farmer lands a body punch.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Farmer avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Farmer tries to work over Sabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabe tries a body shot but Farmer blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabe.
Farmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farmer misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer.
Farmer blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farmer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farmer.
Farmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Sabe tries to work over Farmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farmer prevents a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Sabe blocks the elbow strike.
Farmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Kimo Sabe's cut even more.
Farmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer.
Farmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Farmer cracks Sabe with a nice body shot.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Farmer controls his hands.
Farmer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sabe looking to slow down the pace here.
Sabe looking to stall.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
Farmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farmer throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kolby Farmer dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sabe gets tackled into the cage by Farmer. Farmer maintains the clinch.
Kimo Sabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Farmer.
Farmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Farmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farmer.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sabe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Farmer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farmer misses with a punch on the inside.
Farmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farmer.
Farmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Farmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Farmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farmer.
A short uppercut from Farmer.
Sabe tries to work over Farmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Sabe.
Sabe tries to work over Farmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabe blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer.
A short uppercut from Sabe.
Still in the clinch, Farmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Farmer.
Farmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
Farmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Farmer avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Sabe blocking some punches.
Farmer pushes Sabe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe blocks an uppercut.
Sabe tries to work over Farmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sabe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farmer's elbow.
Sabe tries to work over Farmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabe tries a body shot but Farmer blocks it.
Farmer has a couple of punches blocked by Sabe.
Sabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Farmer fails to land.
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
Farmer blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe tries to land a knee to the head but Farmer blocks with his arms.
Sabe lands a shoulder strike.
Farmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Farmer controls the action.
Farmer lands a shoulder strike.
Farmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Farmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Sabe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kolby Farmer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farmer pushes Sabe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Farmer can't find room to land a body shot as Sabe controls the action.
Farmer working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabe.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabe tries to work over Farmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farmer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Farmer avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Farmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farmer misses with the head strike.
Farmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kolby Farmer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farmer blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Farmer misses with some punches.
Sabe throws an elbow that misses.
Farmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabe.
Farmer misses with some punches.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabe misses with some punches.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
Farmer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farmer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sabe's elbow.
Sabe takes a shot to the head.
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farmer blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe working aggressively here.
Farmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolby Farmer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farmer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolby Farmer!
Kolby Farmer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -19-
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Sabe tries to clinch up.
Sabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Sabe moves into the clinch.
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Sabe won't allow it.
Sabe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Li has Sabe pushed against the cage.
I was talking to Li's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
#BC#
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabe thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li moves out of range of the strikes.
Li shoots for a takedown but Sabe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sabe wants to counter with a clinch but Li pushes him away.#CL2#
Sabe has closed the distance and engaged Li in a clinch.
Sabe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
#T1#
Sabe lands a shot to the body.
Li is breathing heavily.
Sabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Sabe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe lands with a left to the head.
Sabe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
Li tries to break free but Sabe pushes him back against the cage.
Sabe tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
Sabe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sabe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Li is rocked!
Sabe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sabe pushes Li against the cage. Sabe is working some dirty boxing. Sabe pushes off with a quick right hook! Li goes down! Li tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sabe moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimo Sabe! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -11-
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Njord ducks under a wild hook from Sabe.
Njord misses with a wild body shot.
Njord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Njord appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kimo Sabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Njord lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sabe circles away quickly and effectively.
Njord cracks Sabe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Kimo Sabe has been cut.
Nice body punch from Njord.
Njord looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabe is just out of range.#CL2#
Sabe moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Njord as the two fighters clinch.
Njord blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Njord scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Njord blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
Njord blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Njord.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Njord.
Njord misses with the head strike.
Njord can't find room to land a body shot as Sabe controls the action.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Njord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Njord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Sabe prevents a body shot from Njord.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Njord throws a head punch that misses.
Njord blocking some punches.
#T2#
Njord lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Sabe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Njord being controlled against the cage.
Sabe receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabe.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Njord.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
Sabe misses with some punches.
Njord lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabe misses with some punches.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Njord scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Sabe scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Njord controls the action.
Njord misses with a punch on the inside.
Njord is working Sabe over against the cage.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe is pushing Njord up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Njord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Njord is working Sabe over against the cage.
Njord blocks an elbow strike.
Njord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe tries a body shot but Njord blocks it.
Njord swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabe trying to control the position but instead, Njord has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sabe into the cage.#T4#
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Njord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Njord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe tries a body shot but Njord blocks it.
Sabe working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Njord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Njord will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimo Sabe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sabe tries to clinch but Njord is having none of it.
Sabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Njord.
Sabe misses with an uppercut
and Njord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Sabe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sabe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabe.
Njord scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#That has opened up Kimo Sabe's cut even more.
Sabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njord presses Sabe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Njord.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sabe lands a hook that snaps the head of Njord backwards. #T1#
Njord prevents a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Njord.
Njord slows down the pace here.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Njord controls his hands.
Njord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sabe leaning against his opponent.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Njord.
Njord prevents a body shot from Sabe.
Njord lands a nice shot to the body.
Njord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Sabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Njord throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabe.
Sabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kimo Sabe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Njord - that landed with a thud.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Njord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Njord.
Sabe is leaning against Njord and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Njord blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Njord.
Sabe tries to work over Njord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Njord controls the action.
#T3#
Njord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sabe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Njord prevents a body shot from Sabe.
A bit of stalling here from Njord.
Sabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Njord's elbow.
Sabe lands a body shot.
Sabe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Njord. #T4#
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Njord lands a left hand.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Njord's elbow.
Njord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Njord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Sabe misses with some punches.
Njord throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Njord.
Njord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Njord can't find room to land a body shot as Sabe controls the action.
Njord blocking some punches.
Njord working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kimo Sabe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kimo Sabe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Njord connects with a crisp jab.
Sabe get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Sabe stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Njord runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Njord! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -3-
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Jalisco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jalisco works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Kimo Sabe has been cut.
Jalisco looks to land a right hand but Sabe moved out of range.
Sabe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jalisco.
Sabe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sabe tries to clinch but Jalisco moves out of range.
Jalisco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jalisco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabe.
Jalisco let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jalisco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabe was well out of range. Poor timing from Jalisco.
Jalisco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sabe's head backwards.
Jalisco throws a hook but Sabe avoids it easily.
Sabe staying out of range there.
Jalisco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalisco manages to avoid it.
Jalisco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sabe.
Jalisco lands a jab to the head.
Sabe throws a hook but Jalisco blocks it.
Jalisco staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Jalisco misses the target. #T1#
Jalisco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Sabe clinches.
Jalisco is looking to break free of the clinch but Sabe has double underhooks.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jalisco prevents a body shot from Sabe. #BC2#
Jalisco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Jalisco.
Jalisco connects with a nice looking jab.
Jalisco swings for the body but Sabe moves out of range.
Jalisco blocks a jab.
Jalisco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jalisco misses with a double jab.
Sabe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#Kimo Sabe's cut is getting worse.
Jalisco scores with a punch to the head.
Jalisco has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sabe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jalisco swings for the body but Sabe moves out of range.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalisco thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Jalisco finds it's way through Sabe's defenses.
Sabe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jalisco throws out the jab.
Sabe is looking to counter the offense by Jalisco and move into the clinch.
Jalisco misses with a body shot.
Jalisco throws a body punch but Sabe moves out of range.
Sabe walks into a left hand. #CUT2#Kimo Sabe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sabe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Sabe moves into the clinch.
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Jalisco controls the action.
Jalisco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe tries a body shot but Jalisco blocks it.
Jalisco blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Jalisco is looking to break free of the clinch but Sabe has double underhooks.
Jalisco blocks an uppercut.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Jalisco struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabe controls his hands.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Jalisco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Jalisco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Jalisco avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Jalisco blocking some punches.
Sabe throws a punch but it's blocked by Jalisco.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalisco controls his hands.
#T4#
Jalisco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Jalisco avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jalisco.
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sabe controlling the action here for a moment.
Sabe gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC2#
Jalisco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jalisco slips a jab from Sabe.
Jalisco misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Jalisco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimo Sabe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Jalisco gets tackled into the cage by Sabe. Sabe maintains the clinch.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jalisco blocking some punches.
Sabe is struggling to control the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sabe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jalisco's brow.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Jalisco can't break the clinch.
Sabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sabe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jalisco tries to throw a body punch but Sabe avoids it by throwing Jalisco back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jalisco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Jalisco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Jalisco manages to break the clinch.
Jalisco misses with a straight right.
Jalisco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sabe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jalisco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jalisco falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Sabe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jalisco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalisco's elbow.
Sabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabe tries to work over Jalisco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kimo Sabe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jalisco blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Jalisco is trying to maintain a safe position but Sabe gets an underhook and turns Jalisco into the cage.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Sabe misses with the head strike.
Sabe tries a body shot but Jalisco blocks it.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalisco's elbow.
Jalisco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jalisco misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jalisco.
A bit of stalling here from Sabe.
Jalisco prevents a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Jalisco avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Sabe misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jalisco.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalisco controls his hands.
#T3#
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Jalisco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalisco's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Jalisco blocks an elbow strike from Sabe.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalisco controls his hands.
Jalisco is trying to force a seperation but Sabe has the dominant position.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jalisco.
Sabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jalisco tries to work over Sabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Sabe tries a body shot but Jalisco blocks it.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Jalisco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalisco tries to break free but Sabe pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jalisco.
Jalisco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sabe pushes off an throws an elbow but Jalisco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Jalisco.
Jalisco is trying to break the clinch but Sabe is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalisco's elbow.
Sabe misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimo Sabe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimo Sabe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jalisco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sabe at a distance.
Jalisco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jalisco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabe.
Sabe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jalisco throws a hook but Sabe blocks it.
As Jalisco tries to get set, Sabe tries to push him back and clinch up but Jalisco manages to avoid the attempt.
Jalisco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jalisco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norman Jalisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jalisco misses with an uppercut. Sabe saw that one coming.
Sabe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jalisco.
Jalisco swings for the body but Sabe moves out of range.
Sabe tries to counter by clinching up but Jalisco breaks away and moves out of range.
Jalisco swings for the body but Sabe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalisco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jalisco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sabe.
A swing and a miss from Jalisco.
Sabe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jalisco manages to circle out of the way.
Sabe ducks under a wild hook from Jalisco.
Sabe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sabe takes one to the side of the head.
Jalisco moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Jalisco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabe.
A punch combination from Jalisco misses.
Jalisco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabe.
Sabe slips under a jab.
Sabe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jalisco connects with a crisp jab.
Sabe slips a jab and a cross from Jalisco.
Norman Jalisco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sabe slips under a jab from Jalisco.
A big left from Jalisco misses.
Sabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Jalisco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jalisco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jalisco throws a hook but Sabe blocks it.
Sabe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jalisco manages to circle out of the way.
Jalisco fails to land with a series of punches.
Sabe slips a straight right by Jalisco.
Jalisco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabe.
Jalisco slips under a jab from Sabe.
Jalisco moves away from the strike by Sabe. #T2#
Jalisco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jalisco misses the shot to the body.
Jalisco looks to land a right hand but Sabe moved out of range.
Sabe tries to clinch there but Jalisco circles away.
A big left from Sabe misses.
Sabe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jalisco.
Sabe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalisco misses the jab.
Sabe slips a jab from Jalisco.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Jalisco misses the target.
Sabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Jalisco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jalisco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sabe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jalisco throws a series of punches but Sabe avoids them all with ease.
Jalisco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sabe throws a hook to the side of Jalisco's head but Jalisco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Jalisco misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Sabe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sabe.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Jalisco uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Jalisco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jalisco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalisco's elbow.
Jalisco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sabe is keeping busy.
Jalisco prevents a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe tries to work over Jalisco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jalisco tries to break free but Sabe pushes him back against the cage.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalisco's elbow. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Jalisco controls the action.
Sabe lands an elbow inside that Jalisco shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Norman Jalisco has been cut.
Sabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Jalisco breaks from the clinch.
Jalisco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sabe is looking to counter the offense by Jalisco and move into the clinch.
Sabe swings for the body but Jalisco moves out of range.
Sabe throws a hook but Jalisco blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Jalisco.
Jalisco misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Sabe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Jalisco misses with a punch to the body.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalisco's elbow.
Jalisco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabe.
Sabe throws a punch but it's blocked by Jalisco.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Jalisco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jalisco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Jalisco!
Norman Jalisco decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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